Kidmore End Church of England Primary School vs Sonning Common Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School
Reading · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
151 students
Sonning Common Primary School
Reading · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
292 students
| Measure | Kidmore End Church of England Primary School Reading, South East | Sonning Common Primary School Reading, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1312 of 2,471 | #806 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #7472 of 15,697 | #4483 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 151 | 292 |
| Pupils on roll | 151 | 292 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 19.5% |
| Capacity filled | 71.9% | 71.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Reading | Reading |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kidmore-end.co.uk/ | sonningcommonprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Sonning Common Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 52.4).
- •Sonning Common Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 68%).
- •Sonning Common Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 0%).
- •Sonning Common Primary School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 151.
- •Kidmore End Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Sonning Common Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kidmore End Church of England Primary School better than Sonning Common Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Sonning Common Primary School ranks higher (67.0 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kidmore End Church of England Primary School and Sonning Common Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School: 151. Sonning Common Primary School: 292. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kidmore End Church of England Primary School and Sonning Common Primary School rank in South East?
Kidmore End Church of England Primary School is 1312th of 2,471 and Sonning Common Primary School is 806th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).